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Intermodal Trucking in Nashville, TN

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for intermodal owner-operators in Nashville.

$2.16

Rate / Mile

$18,360

Est. Gross / Month

$11,934

Est. Net / Month

Southeast

Market Region

About Intermodal Trucking

Intermodal drayage involves hauling containers between rail yards, ports, and distribution centers. Short-haul but high-frequency work, concentrated around major rail hubs and port cities.

Intermodal Market in the Southeast

The Southeast is one of the nation's strongest dry van markets, fueled by Atlanta's role as a distribution hub and Florida's massive consumer base. Savannah and Charleston ports generate steady import freight, while automotive manufacturing in Tennessee, Alabama, and South Carolina adds reliable contract lanes. Deadhead rates are generally favorable thanks to high freight density along the I-75 and I-85 corridors.

Top Intermodal Lanes from Nashville

1
Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC
2
Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN
3
Savannah GA → Memphis TN
4
Miami FL → Atlanta GA

Why Nashville for Intermodal

Key Industries

  • Healthcare
  • Music & entertainment logistics
  • Automotive
  • Publishing & media
  • Consumer retail

Key Highways

I-40I-24I-65I-440SR-840

Top Shippers

  • Dollar General
  • Bridgestone
  • Nissan
  • HCA Healthcare

Distribution Centers Near Nashville

Amazon BNA2 (Mt. Juliet)
Dollar General Corporate HQ & DC (Goodlettsville)
Bridgestone Americas HQ (Nashville)
Nissan North America HQ (Franklin)
Ingram Content Group DC (La Vergne)
Randstad Distribution (Lebanon)

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Intermodal Trucking in Nashville — FAQ

The estimated intermodal rate in Nashville is $2.16 per loaded mile. This reflects the Southeast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.
Based on current market estimates, a intermodal owner-operator based in Nashville can expect approximately $18,360 gross monthly revenue and around $11,934 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.
Top intermodal lanes from the Nashville market include: Atlanta GA → Charlotte NC, Jacksonville FL → Nashville TN, Savannah GA → Memphis TN, Miami FL → Atlanta GA. These lanes reflect the Southeast freight patterns and may vary by season.
Nashville is located in the Southeast freight region with key industries including healthcare, music & entertainment logistics, automotive. Access to I-40, I-24, I-65 provides strong connectivity. Rates are competitive with the national average.
Key highways for intermodal freight in Nashville include I-40, I-24, I-65, I-440, SR-840. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the Southeast region.

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